Learn how children develop a sense of self and community. Grasp the neuroscience behind mental health and Alzheimer’s therapies. Or, uncover neural bases of perception, personality, and behaviour.
Studying psychological and brain sciences enables you to study the mind, brain and behaviour, while gaining hands-on experience in a rapidly growing field.
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ahead of University of Melbourne and Columbia University**
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Psychological and Brain Sciences programs
Exceptionality in Human Learning
This program explores human development (typical and atypical), abnormal behaviour, and disability issues — preparing you for careers such as learning specialist to social worker and more.
Neuroscience
With this rapidly evolving interdisciplinary program, you'll examine the neurobiological, physiological, genetic and epigenetic contributions to behaviour.
Psychology
Discover the mental machinery behind memory, learn how children develop a sense of self and examine the determinants of happiness with this diverse program.
Beyond the classroom
UTM Co-op Internship Program
This unmatched program lets you apply academic skills and enjoy flexible work terms and an immersive industry experience.
Experiential learning opportunities
From a skills development program to paid work placements, a variety of experiential learning opportunities exist for students at UTM.
Learning abroad
If you're looking for a life-changing experience, UTM's study abroad and international exchange program opens doors to 140 schools in over 40 countries around the world.
Academic groups and societies
Explore a range of psychological and brain sciences organizations, from the Neuropsychology Club to the Integrated Brain Research Club.
Meet your community
"UTM was a place where I had the opportunity to grow. I feel like I’m able to take everything that I’ve learned and add value to society [...] I always had somebody there with me to give me guidance, and I found that to be a very common theme along my university career."
Amit Dalaya, HBSc '22, MMPA '24
"I’ve been able to tailor my degree towards my specific interests. I’m taking a course on knowledge translation, for example, which is directly relevant to the community outreach I do [...] Another course focusing on human learning is giving me expertise I can use in my advocacy work."
Alanna Sethi, HBSc expected '25
Research in action
Narcissists more connected to reality than imagined, according to new UTM study
Victoria Pringle, a postdoctoral psychology researcher, has authored a new study exploring the interpersonal perception aspect of narcissism.
Open to change: UTM psychologist seeks to measure children's ‘intellectual humility’ | Project
Professor Samuel Ronfard, along with collaborators from across North America and Europe, are establishing the first-ever tool to measure intellectual humility in young children.
Identifying protein in the brain for potential new way to treat Alzheimer's | Project
Iva Zovkic, Canada Research Chair and professor, is researching histone variants — which may be the key to restoring normal activity of other proteins, preventing neurodegeneration and memory decline in those with dementia.
UTM psychologist studies the ways people view the world | Laboratory
Anna Kosovicheva, professor and co-director of the APPLY Lab, uses computer-based experiments and eye tracker technology to understand how the brain determines where objects are. She also uses psychophysical methods to better understand visual impairments, which can help in developing better patient assessments.
A career with impact
Studying psychological and brain sciences at University of Toronto Mississauga opens up a multitude of meaningful and globally relevant career options — from speech language pathologist to neuropsychologist, data scientist and more.
- Senior Consultant in Equity and Human Rights at the City of Toronto leads the integration of equity-minded policy in the approval of future city programs and developments.
- Former CEO and president of the United Health Network (UHN) Foundation receives designation Member of the Order of Canada for catalyzing health care and education in the fundraising sector.
- Litigation lawyer with Bisceglia & Associates receives U of T Arbor Award for Exceptional and Longstanding Volunteer Service.
Featured career: Chief Executive Officer and leading psychologist
A prominent figure in the field of psychology, Dr. Brian Shaw (BSc ’70) is an originator of applied Cognitive-Behavioural Psychology, which is among the most widely recognized therapy practices today. Dr. Shaw is also the Chief Executive Officer of Continicare, a digital therapeutics company.
Learning pathways
Studying psychological and brain sciences at University of Toronto Mississauga equips you with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving field. Your U of T undergraduate degree will also prepare you to thrive in top graduate or professional schools.
Preview some of these possibilities and start imagining your long-term future today:
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